MySpace Slides As Facebook Continues Climb
click on image to enlarge My Space traffic is trending downward for the first time in months and Facebook usage continues its slow but steady upward climb. Where are you. Continue reading
Earvolution Sets Out Prove MP3 Blogs Can Spawn Record Label 2.0
Popular mp3 blog Earvolution is out to prove that music blogs can spawn the next record labels with its first release. Wired’s Listening Post agrees that mp3 blogs could spawn. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: Web Radio Close To Safety, Kayne Kicks 50, xBox Proves Platinum Platform & More
>>> Web radio royalty talks appear to be closer to conclusion according to several sources. (AP) >>> MyDamnChannel has cut a deal for a dedicated channel on MySpaceTV extending the. Continue reading
Our Sister Is Having A Contest
At our sister blog they’re having a contest to share your favorite rock and roll quotes (and the define rock very loosely) by dropping them in the comments section. If. Continue reading
Help Wanted: Web ‘n Retail Ad Sales
Unlike other industry sites, Hypebot publishes basic music industry job listings at no charge. Please email us your help wanted info today. Web ‘n Retail Seeks Content Placement & Positioning. Continue reading
Hip Hop Business News From ProHipHop
>>> Can boycotting hip hop save the music industry and free the Jena 6? >>> The MTV Video Music Awards gave Kanye West another opportunity to spread the art of. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: Napster Hides Free Streams, Webby’s Add Conference, 1M iPods & More
>>> Napster has quietly moved one of its more innovative services – free if slightly limited ad supported song streams – off the main Napster site to free.napster.com with no. Continue reading
7digital Launches Entire Pink Floyd Catalog As DRM-Free MP3’s
Platinum albums such as "The Dark Side of the Moon" and "The Wall" are now available on the UK download store 7Digital from £5.49 and £6.99 for a limited period.. Continue reading
Apple Fails In Attempt To Stop Ringtone “Pirates”
A game of cat and mouse is developing between Apple and some iPhone users. Apple has just released a software upgrade that prevents users from turning tracks they purchase into. Continue reading
EU To Approve Sony BMG Merger
The Financial Times is reporting that the EU Commission will re-approve the merger of Sony and BMG later this month that had been annulled with a lawsuit brought by EU. Continue reading
